Thursday, March 12, 2026

visit to Emerg at the local hospital

 My asthma caught up with me and I needed assistance to get it under control. I was in a large room, 6 beds and I sat at the end of the room having a nebulizer treatment. There was  no privacy screens so everybody was privy all. I will admit the nurse in me watched with interest. A daughter brought supper for her mom in a large soup turine . another family sat entertaining their auntie. The patient beside me undressed then she  crawled into bed. Staff were back and forth. I got my breathing  under control, paid my bill of $48.00, next was a trip to the neighbourhood pharmay for follow up medications, 3 meds with a cost of $42.00 one of which I know costs $50.00 at Shoppers in Hamilton, I arrived back at the house in good shape. I called Bishop so he did not get surprised from the gossip line (there are no secrets here believe me, everybody knows everything, no secrets). So my adventure ended well and today I am off to the office as usual.


Sunday, March 8, 2026

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026 - March 6 was the civic holiday

 It is the 69th Anniversary of Ghana's Independence. The town I live in did not have funds so we went to Bibiani. I understand Bibiani is a hub for the area and they always  put on a great celebration. I went with Michael and Dominic from the office. I was advised to wear clericals  which became important in getting a seat in the front row beside the Officials. (It was nice to not have to stand). There is a band playing with drums. The local Primary and High Schools parade past the dignitaries/judges being evaluated as to their competency in marching. The politicians give speeches and Organizers keep us organized. There were some clouds but when the sun was out, it was very hot, yes  know I am in Africa.

                                      Like at the CNE stuff for sale so we got fans to help

                                Some pics of the kids marching their hearts out.

 
During our return trip we stopped for a drink and some curried  goat. I think I have mentioned in the past that keeping one's car clean is next to godliness as many of the roads are dirt with red dust flying in all directions.  So during the stop the car was washed. As someone who lets God be the one to determine when my car is washed, I am very impressed here with clean cars.

                           I love goat but when I am travelling I do not eat or drink 
                        so I do not get  into trouble with my GI tract. It did look good.
                                 I do make  up for it when I get back to the house 


                                                Car Wash while we snacked














Monday, March 2, 2026

ICEBERG DONE CALVING

 


REMEMBER ............ DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE




A 3 INCH ICEBERG STUCK ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FRIDGE ENCASING A COUPLE OF SACHETS OF WATER.
SOOOO  TODAY IS THE DAY TO FIX IT  ugh ugh

 

DRUM

 I know a drum maker in Sunyani, Daniel. I have promised myself that I would bring a drum back for me, just to have. Two years ago I brought a drum back for myself and a drummer from Tnrinity Barrie liked it a whole lot soooooooooooooo he has it now. So this year I am trying again. I will put a pic up when it gets  delivered.                                     

            Daniel and  this year's drum (no paint but lovely carving)







Saturday, February 28, 2026

SPA DAY

     WASH, SCRUB, EXFOLIATE,  POLISH = SPA DAY FOR TOOTSIES